Nigeria’s Marlies Allan emerges first African president of OB-PS The newly-elected President of OB-PS, Chief (Mrs.) Marlies Allan (middle), wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; wife of former Lagos State Governor, Dame Abimbola Fashola; Lady Gbemi Smith; Mrs. Gbemi Shasore; Mrs. Cecilia Aqua-Umoren; Mrs. Jumoke Adesina; Mrs. Yoyinsola Makanjuola, Hahia Bintu Tinubu and other Nigerian delegates at the event held in Pune, India… Olave Baden-Powell Society (OB-PS), an organization renowned across the world for its support of Girls’ Guide and Girls’ Scout, has appointed a Nigerian, Chief Marlies Allan, as the world president of the society. The appointment took place during the group’s 55th Board of Directors meeting held recently in Pune, India. This is the first time in the history of the society that an African will be occupying the prestigious position. Allan, a lawyer specialising in Intellectual Property and Commercial Law, is the managing partner and co-founder ...
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